Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

Yemeni government forces seize district by Bab el-Mandeb, military sources say.

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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

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SemaforLean Left· 25m ago

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces repel Houthis from Red Sea

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 55m ago

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 4h ago

Saudi-backed coalition forces Houthis from several areas around key strait, Yemeni officials say

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 5h ago· ran in 3 outlets

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

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Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, France 24

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 3h ago

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

France 24Center· 3h ago

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

Wall Street JournalCenter· 3h ago

Saudi-Backed Forces Launch Fight to Free Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· 3h ago

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthis from several areas around key strait, officials say

Financial TimesCenter· 8h ago

Yemen launches push to retake territory captured by Houthis

Ran by 2 outlets· KRDO, KESQ Palm Springs

KRDOCenter· 9h ago

Saudi-backed forces push against Houthis near key global trade route

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 9h ago

Saudi-backed forces push against Houthis near key global trade route

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Toledo BladeLean Right· 1h ago

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel the Houthis from several areas around key strait

Breitbart NewsRight· 5h ago

Yemeni Government Pushes Back Against Houthis Near Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Washington ExaminerRight· 5h ago

Yemeni government says it recaptured Bab el Mandeb Strait

Independent Journal ReviewRight· 14h ago

Yemeni forces claim gains near Bab el-Mandeb

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The GuardianLean Left· 3h ago

Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen

Al JazeeraLean Left· 7h ago

Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge

Al-MonitorLean Left· 13h ago

Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Al-MonitorLean Left· 13h ago

Yemeni government forces seize district by Bab el-Mandeb, military sources say

Al-MonitorLean Left· 13h ago

Yemeni government forces advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait

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